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MSR 758G

1969 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

925,131 mi
Last recorded925,131 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1969 Ford Transit55,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSR 758G
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 925,131 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 925,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,977 miles

slight play in track rod end at steering box arm

underside heavely covered with underseal

Fail 24 Aug 2015 87,977 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in track rod end at steering box arm

underside heavely covered with underseal

Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,365 miles

Tyres are all perished due to age

Van has been heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Aug 2014 88,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Van has been heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,259 miles

all tyres cracking and perished

slight play at o/s/f king pin

Fail 20 Jun 2011 88,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres cracking and perished

slight play at o/s/f king pin

Pass 5 Jun 2010 86,935 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 85,718 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 84,663 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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MSR 758G is a 1969 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1969 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 55,990 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MSR 758G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 57 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MSR 758G registered?

MSR 758G is a 1969 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 1969.

Is MSR 758G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSR 758G shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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